Barcelona president Joan Laporta has expressed a strong desire for Xavi to stay beyond the current season.
This statement comes in light of Xavi’s earlier announcement, in late January, that he would step down as Barcelona’s manager at the season’s end. Initially, this news didn’t cause much concern for the club. However, the situation has evolved since then.
The current landscape presents limited top-tier options in the managerial market. Even if alternatives exist, they have often come with significant costs and potential drawbacks.
An aerial view of the issues at hand
Since Xavi’s announcement, Barcelona have been on an extensive hunt to find a replacement, but nearly two months have passed and the team from Catalonia has failed to secure a successor.
After a thorough exploration of all possibilities, Barcelona realised that bringing in a new coach is not feasible for several reasons.
Xavi has managed to retain the harmony of the dressing room. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)
Firstly, there’s the financial aspect; hiring a manager currently under contract would entail paying their buyout clause.
Secondly, even if they do manage to find a replacement, it would be a risky move as the current squad has been tailored to fit Xavi’s strategies. Additionally, with the team operating on a tight budget, the new manager would have limited resources for significant transfers.
Most importantly, the major challenge lies in whether the new manager will utilize young talents like Lamine Yamal, Pau Cubarsi, and Hector Fort as effectively as Xavi did.
Specifying the actual problem
Over the past couple of months, Barcelona have been meticulously evaluating potential candidates to succeed Xavi.
Among the names in consideration were two Germans, namely Hansi Flick and Thomas Tuchel, and two Premier League managers Roberto De Zerbi, and even Mikel Arteta. Yet, securing any of these options poses significant challenges for the Blaugrana.
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Author : Ash Reyna
Publish date : 2024-03-24 18:18:09
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